Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Solving Equations Using Factoring
Twenty-eight problems present a variety of problems using factoring to solve equations. They are given with each step to the solution cleverly revealed one at a time. You can work each step of the problem then click the "View Solution"...
University of Saskatchewan (Canada)
University of Saskatchewan: Factoring Polynomials Given One Root
Contains a few example problems on factoring polynomials with a given root.
Math Planet
Math Planet: Polynomial Equations in Factored Form
All equations are composed of polynomials. If you know how to solve equations containing polynomials of the first degree, then you can solve equations of higher degree. One way to solve a polynomial equation is to use the zero-product...
Lawrence Hall of Science
The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: Factoring Trinomials
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains factoring trinomials, including those with leading coefficient other than 1. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems....
Math Planet
Math Planet: Factor Polynomials on the Form of Ax^2 + Bx +C
You can factor polynomials of the form ax^2 + bx + c. If a is positive, then ax^2+bx+c=(x+m)(ax+n) where c = m*n, a*c = p*q and b = p+q = a*m + n
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Factorization of Quadratic Expressions
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson covers factoring quadratics when the leading coefficient is not one. Students can watch a video on factoring and then practice by attempting the problems...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra Ii: 1.9 Sum and Difference of Cubes
This section expands on the process of factoring to certain types of polynomials. In particular, it investigates how to find the sum and difference of cubed numbers and terms, and it will use volume of cubes to model this process.
Math Planet
Math Planet: Algebra 2: Polynomial Functions: Remainder and Factor Theorems
Provides examples and a video lesson that illustrate the remainder and factor theorems. [1:34]
Department of Defense
Do Dea: Algebra 1: Semester Ii: Polynomials
A learning module through which students learn about polynomials including scientific notation, adding and subtracting polynomials, multiplying polynomials, factors and greatest common factor, factoring trinomials, and special factors.
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Factoring Trinomials (A=1)
This site from the Oswego City School District shows students how to factor trinomials when the leading coefficient is equal to 1. The example walks students through the process so they can learn to do it on their own. Includes link to...
University of Saskatchewan (Canada)
University of Saskatchewan: Algebra 1 Review
A more advanced review of algebra concepts and practice review problems ranging from the basic rules of algebra to polynomials. A good test of readiness for higher level math courses.
Other
Interactive Algebra: Factoring, Lesson 2 1
An interactive solver allows you to factor quadratic polynomials. The solver provides hints to help you factor before seeing the answer. Note: These quadratics have a leading coefficient of 1.
Math Planet
Math Planet: Algebra 1: Special Products of Polynomials
Gain an understanding of special products of polynomials by viewing examples and a video lesson. [1:19]
Math Planet
Math Planet: Algebra 1: Monomials and Polynomials
Gain an understanding of monomials and polynomials by viewing examples and a video lesson. [0:57]
Math Planet
Math Planet: Factor Polynomials of the Form of X^2 + Bx + C
This resource is about factorizing trinomials of the form x^2+bx+c by making them into a product of two binomials x^2+bx+c=(x+m)(x+n) where m+n=b and m*n=c
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Zeros and Their Multiplicities: Lesson 1
This lesson demonstrates how to use factoring to find the zeros of a polynomial function, and explains how to tell if a particular zero occurs more than once. It is 1 of 6 in the series titled "Zeros and Their Multiplicities." Includes...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Factoring Quadratic Equations When a ? 1: Lesson 5
This lesson will review how to factor and solve a quadratic equation when a ? 1. It is 5 of 5 in the series titled "Factoring Quadratic Equations when a ? 1."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Simplifying Rational Expressions: It's Simple
Learn to simplify rational expressions using factoring. Includes a short video [1:37] and a practice problem in a slideshow.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Illuminations: Algebra Tiles
This resource is about factoring linear and quadratic expressions in one variable, evaluating them at a given value of the variable, multiplying factors to find the expanded form of the expression, and solving linear and quadratic...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Math a Review 1
This StudyCards stack enables students to review concepts in algebra, arithmetic, and geometry, in preparation for the Math A Exam held in New York. They solve problems involving scientific notation, factoring, linear equations, rate of...
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: The X Factor Trinomials and Algebra Tiles
This is the first of two algebra lesson plans from Annenberg Learning. Find plans to teach students how to factor trinomials. This lesson plan is part of a larger workshop for teachers that offer insights into teaching algebra.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Greatest Common Factor 2
Twenty-four problems present a variety of problems working with finding the greatest common factor and finding prime factorizations. They are given with each step to the solution cleverly revealed one at a time. You can work each step of...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Intro to Factors & Divisibility
Learn what it means for polynomials to be factors of other polynomials or to be divisible by them.
Math Planet
Math Planet: Use Graphing to Solve Quadratic Equations
A quadratic equation is an equation that can be written on the standard form ax^2 + bx + c = 0, where a is not = 0. One way of solving a quadratic equation is by factoring. Another way of solving a quadratic equation is to solve it...